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J.P. Morgan, a leading global financial services firm, has readmitted Federal Government of Nigeria bonds in its newly created global bond index for emerging markets, a development expected to attract about $17.5 billion into Nigeria’s debt market. This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele, while delivering his remarks at the signing ceremony of the NBET Finance Company Series 2 Bond in Abuja on Monday. The Minister described the development as significant for the country’s capital market. According to the Minister, J.P. Morgan’s indices are among the most widely tracked by global investors, making Nigeria’s return to the index…

But experts have urged a focus on present risks and AI dangers – such as its potential to reproduce biased information, or discriminate against some social groups. This is because public data used to train many AI systems can reflect existing societal biases such as sexism or racism.And while AI tools are growing more adept, they are still prone to errors.Generative AI systems are known for their ability to “hallucinate” and assert falsehoods as fact, even sometimes invent sources for inaccurate information.In early 2025 Apple pulled an AI feature after it summarised news app notifications incorrectly, and Google also faced…

When men of vision move, the marketplace takes notice. When they reinvent themselves, an entire industry may be forced to sit up and pay attention. Such is the story of Otunba Hakeem Alobo-Bakare, the dashing Lagos-born construction czar whose latest ambition is set to take him from building skylines to reshaping the way Lagos moves. Tall, charismatic and blessed with the unmistakable aura of a man accustomed to making bold moves, Alobo-Bakare has long occupied a distinctive place among Nigeria’s entrepreneurial elite. His name has become synonymous with construction, enterprise and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Yet, beneath the polished…

Understanding how the warming climate is affecting trees such as conifers (pictured) is important for planning and conservation efforts. Increased temperatures are expected to lengthen the growing season outside the tropics, which could affect conifer growth and how much carbon these trees sequester. More evidence is needed to understand the factors that influence such processes. Competing Interests The author declares no competing interests.

Sep 13, 2026, 06:01 PM ETNEW YORK — Alexander Zverev knew what he was up against, playing a US Open final in a stadium full of people desperate to at last see another American champion.He tuned out the screams for Ben Shelton for so long that he didn’t even realize when he won, not hearing the chair umpire’s announcement that the match was over.”In that moment I was in the zone, a lot,” Zverev said. “I didn’t hear noise at all. I was in this kind of tunnel where I just didn’t hear anything.”Zverev used that focus to win a…

Dave Chappelle is heading out on tour this fall. The comedian will perform his new comedy set Karmageddon across seven dates this October and November, including a special performance the 22nd New York Comedy Festival at Madison Square Garden. Kicking things off in Nashville on Oct. 20, Chappelle will tour across the United States and Canada, making his way through Charlotte, Toronto, and Austin, among other cities. The tour will end in New York as he opens New York’s Comedy Festival on Nov. 6 at Madison Square Garden. “Dave is one of the defining comedians of his generation and, without…

Earlier today I set four engineering puzzles. Here they are again with solutions. (Do check out the hundreds of great comments posted below the line in the original story.)The cranberriesIn a cranberry sorting facility, thousands of cranberries are dropped every minute onto a board. Good cranberries are firm, and bounce, while bad cranberries are soft, and don’t bounce.What simple trick allows sorters to catch all of the good ones and none of the bad?SolutionThe board is at an angle. Good berries bounce off onto a conveyor belt. Bad ones fall down into a discard box.Caps offIn the US, medicine bottle…

Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o faces fresh allegations over Cameroon FA finances under his presidency.Published On 14 Sep 202614 Sep 2026The president of Cameroon football’s national association, Samuel Eto’o, is facing embezzlement allegations.The 45-year-old, who scored 56 goals in 118 appearances for Cameroon, has been accused by former executives of the Federation Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT).Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThey allege the former Chelsea and Barcelona striker redirected more than 567,000 euros ($665,000) in appearance fees meant for the federation into his personal bank account.The allegations were published in The Times newspaper in London. Al Jazeera…

Slow Horses season 6 airs in just two days on Apple TV, arriving on Wednesday, Sept. 16. It’s an often-overlooked series that lands yearly Emmy nominations for Best Drama and Best Actor (Gary Oldman), but it’s not exactly the talk of the town when it airs, no matter how good it is. And it is always good.Slow Horses just set a record as the show with the best Rotten Tomatoes score for any series with 5 or more seasons on Apple TV, given that season 6 just came in with a full 100%. That puts it just above Trying at…

Name: Phone bans.Age: Their provenance is considerable; their time is now.Appearance: Groups of people eating together, talking together and laughing together, while also twitching slightly from withdrawal.So this is specifically to do with banning phones in restaurants? Restaurants and bars, yes.Hardly a new thing, is it? No. Ironically, a decade ago many fine dining establishments were unbanning mobiles, surrendering to the idea that people couldn’t be stopped from posting photographs of their food.I suppose it was considered good for business. Not any more – at the Spy Bar in London, they put a sticker over your phone’s camera lens at…